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How to get fromChula Vista to Irvineby train (Amtrak), tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 4 ways to get from Chula Vista to Irvine by train (Amtrak), tram, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    4h 8m
    $52–79
  2. Drive  92.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chula Vista to Irvinecar car 92.5 mi
    1h 38m
    $16–23
  3. Tram, bus, line 53 bus

    1. Take the tram from E Street Station to Old Town Stationtram tram
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Paseo Westparkbus bus 53
    4h 29m
  4. Bus, line 53 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Anaheimbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Artic - Dock 4 to Main-Harvardbus bus 53
    5h 1m
    $22–34

Chula Vista to Irvine by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chula Vista, CA, USA and Irvine, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from San Diego to Irvine hourly. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E St & 4th Av to Main-Harvard via 12th & Imperial Transit Center, San Diego, Anaheim, and Artic - Dock 4 in around 5h 1m.

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